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duncan19837
12-23-2008, 12:22 PM
When i start my 320 e36 first time the power steering is very very heavy, it also make a loud noise when i turn the wheel, this seems to settle afer a few mintues or some high reving, does any have or had thing problem and have any soultions??? Thanks.
DerekNitroRC
12-23-2008, 12:54 PM
mine is doing the same even after changing the reservoir, I'm taking a guess that the power steering pump is on its last leg
EnderM3
12-23-2008, 12:57 PM
sounds like air is in the system. Check the levels and if its full, look for foam or bubbles, might be a hole in the supply line sucking air in.

Also check the belts, could just be slipping.
Mitch
12-23-2008, 01:53 PM
Yes it is the PS pump itself.
Marshall
12-23-2008, 03:51 PM
Mine does that when it gets low on fluid. Especially when it is cold outside. I don't know where the fluid goes. I need to refill every 3 months or so.
EnderM3
12-23-2008, 03:56 PM
marshall, bust out a black light and go looking for glowing spots man. If you dont find a leak then the pump is burning fluid.
dinanm3atl
12-23-2008, 04:07 PM
My e28 does it. Kind of 'normal. If it is REALLY cold and you fire the car up and ask for instant power steering it will lead to noises like this. First turn from a cold start my e28 does it and never hear a peep from it again.

I would check the fluid level, make sure you have no leaks and continue on :) Wait for warmer weather!
Marshall
12-23-2008, 04:07 PM
Thanks, I did not know a pump could burn fluid. Is this the beginning of the end of the pump?
EnderM3
12-23-2008, 04:30 PM
Could be, but the only case of that i have seen myself, was just a seal that was causing the fluid to leak past the shaft onto the pump housing and burn off.
Trout
12-23-2008, 06:24 PM
Could be, but the only case of that i have seen myself, was just a seal that was causing the fluid to leak past the shaft onto the pump housing and burn off.

That's what she said.
dinanm3atl
12-23-2008, 08:10 PM
If you get low and fill up and noise goes away... Keep on trucking!

roflmao
duncan19837
12-24-2008, 04:18 PM
Cheers for all the input, bit of a nightmare getting to it but got there in the end, was needing topped up, was almost empty, like driving a bloody tank at times. Thanks for all your help, car is now up for sale, feel free to email me for any info.

duncan19837@yahoo.com thanks again.
Philip
12-24-2008, 05:47 PM
If you get low and fill up and noise goes away... Keep on trucking!

roflmao

Yup.
rofl Mine too.